Postcode Analysis South Lakeland, North West

STRAMONGATE, LA9 4BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRAMONGATE, LA9 4BD.

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Population

193

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LA9 4BD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

LA9 4BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £160k. Property prices are trending up 3.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA9 4BD is an active urban area on Stramongate, 0.3km from Kendal in Kendal. Administratively it sits within Kendal Strickland and Fell ward and the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LA9 4BD offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (150 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA9 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00168552 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA9 4BD. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 161,500

6 sales · Mean £ 159,916

Flat

£ 145,000

27 sales · Mean £ 150,185

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near LA9 4BD are high at 150 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences195
Public order69
Shoplifting66
Anti-social behaviour60
Criminal damage and arson48

school Local Schools

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Stramongate Primary School

Good295 pupils0.1 km
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Kendal Nursery School

Outstanding76 pupils0.7 km
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Sandgate School

Good115 pupils0.7 km
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Ghyllside Primary School

Good461 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas's CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils1.1 km
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The Queen Katherine School

Good953 pupils1.2 km
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Castle Park School

Good312 pupils1.3 km
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Kirkbie Kendal School

Good1045 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

63 nearby
  • Charlies Cafe-Bar0.2 km
  • Creative Arts Centre - Kendal College0.3 km
  • Eastern Balti0.2 km
  • The Albion Social and Snooker Club0.3 km
  • The County Hotel0.3 km
  • + 58 more
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Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Outside In Kendal0.2 km
  • Far Cross Chippy0.4 km
  • Sizzle Inn0.7 km
  • Thai Pinto Kendal0.2 km
  • Sweets n Shakes0.1 km
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.3 km
  • Gliskey0.8 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Sports Direct0.3 km
  • Grape Tree0.2 km
  • + 32 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • The New Inn0.5 km
  • Ring O' Bells0.8 km
  • Smokies Retro Bar0.3 km
  • Clock Tower0.4 km
  • Indie Craft Beer0.2 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Zabka Kendal Ltd0.4 km
  • E H Booth & Co Ltd0.3 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited0.2 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Sonata Guest House0.6 km
  • Wakefield Arms0.4 km
  • Hillside0.6 km
  • Martindales Guest House0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kendal0.4 km
  • Oxenholme Lake District3.0 km
  • Burneside3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Kendal Rail Station0.4 km